My DD is 19 and at uni. She has had more serious boyfriends since she was 16, as soon as one is over it is about a month before the next one comes along, often it is a close male friend she has met while with the past boy.
This is the third time it has happened, all very predictably. She phoned tonight to tell me things are 'getting more serious with X', just a few weeks ago i was listening to her tears as she ended things with her ex. A few weeks before that she was telling me how X is such a great friend. She is also living with X in second year which is another concern altogether!
Is this normal for this age? I am worried it is a lack of confidence to be single and that she is missing out on important time to really find who she is and be independent. I remember at this age taking a long time to get over boyfriends and feeling ready for someone new, but I also remember the strong urge after a break up to 'rebound' or have somebody (anybody) again just to feel wanted.
Don't get me wrong, I think its an important age to learn about relationships, I just worry shes scared of being single.
Am I right to be cautious that this is becoming a pattern?